School of English and International Studies (SEIS)

Established in 1944, SEIS is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of its kind in China. For more than half a century, it has made outstanding contributions to China’s English language teaching and research, and represents the nation’s highest standard in this field. It was one of the first Chinese university departments authorized to run a PhD program. Its English Language and Literature Program (undergraduate) is the Ministry of Education’s National Key Program.

SEIS has a strong faculty of professors and lecturers and its research covers the study of literature in English, linguistics, translation and interpreting, international relations, women’s studies, ethnic studies, and area studies (including American, British, Australian, Canadian, and Irish studies).

SEIS is devoted to developing the above disciplines into nationally best and internationally renowned programs. “Blazing new trails while keeping the fine tradition, working hard to win still greater glory”-this is the motto the school follows in building a better future.

Reasons for Choosing SEIS

◆ Top-class teaching and research faculty: SEIS is recognized as the “flagship” school of the university and a national leader in studies of English language and literature.
◆ Innovation, intercultural competence, and humanistic education: these are the three most important SEIS values.

◆ All English-language classroom: all programs are taught in English and English dissertations are required.

◆ Great opportunities of international programs: International and domestic students exchange programs are set up in cooperation with other renowned universities.

◆ Great opportunities of research: research projects, publication, and academic forums, lectures, public speeches and academic luncheons. As a key Institution of English Language and Literature Program, SEIS has completed many state-level research projects and produced nearly 200 publications in the form of research monographs, translation works, textbooks, dictionaries and reading series. They range across the fields of British and American literature, Linguistics, Translation Studies and English Country Studies.

◆ Full integration with the Chinese students’ community: international students will join the same class as the Chinese students, to understand the real Chinese community and build their future social network.

Degree Programs

BA

SEIS aims to equip its undergraduate students with a good command of the English language and a deep knowledge of English literature, a broad range of competence, leadership, international vision and the abilities to learn, to think critically, to create and to cooperate. SEIS graduates have proved to be competitive in the job market and have enormous potential in careers that range from foreign affairs, international trade, cultural exchange and international communication to teaching of English as a second language. They are also well equipped for further studies not only in English, but also in other humanistic and social disciplines.

MA undefinedamp; PHD

SEIS’s graduate courses focus on professional knowledge and research methodology. They are intended to broaden students’ scope of knowledge, and prepare them to become professionals equipped with humanistic knowledge, independent research ability and high self-motivation. The graduates are expected to play leading roles in organizations of foreign affairs, international communication, cross-cultural exchange and international trade and commerce, as well as in the fields of teaching and research in academic institutions.

Programs Taught in English

Programs Taught in English and Chinese

Non-Degree programs（taught in English）

The programs are specially designed for international students who wish to study at the School of English and International Studies for a semester or an academic year.

China Studies (Flyer part 1 undefinedamp; part 2)

The program aims to forge academic excellence through an exciting multidisciplinary curriculum on various aspects of China. It offers a variety of courses on Chinese culture, economy and literature, aiming at giving students a panoramic view of the ancient culture and the contemporary development of China.

Study Abroad

These programs enable undergraduate students of other universities from abroad to spend a year or a semester at the School of English and International Studies. The credits from SEIS will count towards the student’s final degree at his/her home university. SEIS has a range of degree courses on offer from the six disciplines below including China Studies.

Checklist of Required Documents

◆ Completed Application Form

◆ Reference statement signed by a referee living in China or abroad

◆ Copy of passport and 3 recent photos (passport-size)

◆ Copy of graduation certificates and transcripts from the last school or educational institution

◆ Copy of IELTS/ TOFEL Report (if English is not applicant’s first language)

◆ Personal Statement (including applicant’s purpose for choosing BFSU for the pursuit of his/her studies)

◆ Curriculum Vitae

◆ Copy of HSK Report (if applicable)

Contact Details

School of English and International Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University

Room117, School of English and International Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University

No.2 North Xisanhuan Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100089, China

Phone: +86 10 8881 0830/88814532

Email: internationalseis@163.com

Web: http://seis.bfsu.edu.cn/en/home